Respiration - The Release of Energy

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Illustration of the production of carbon dioxide during respiration.

A summary of the process of aerobic respiration. The film illustrates the use of oxygen by the body, and the production of carbon dioxide during respiration. It shows how respiration functions as a release of energy.
From: Bitesize Revision Science 1 KS3
First Broadcast : 28 February 2008

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 9-11,11-14

Subject : Biology, Science

Topic : Humans as organisms, Life processes and living things, Life processes and living things

Keywords : Respiration, Aerobic respiration, Energy, Human respiration, Energy release, Carbon dioxide, Water

Notes : The abstract topic of cellular respiration is illustrated by a variety of controlled tests. This would stimulate a discussion of a process occurring in the body. Could be used to aid lessons on the construction of the respiration system.

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